Number: RL33597
Title: Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO): Issues for Congress
Authors: Nicole T. Carter and Charles V. Stern, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report introduces the primary issues related to congressional choices about the future of the MRGO; these issues include the Outlet's role in the economic and transportation network of Louisiana and the lower Mississippi River basin, as well as its role in regional vulnerability to hurricane storm surge propagation and wetlands loss.
Pages: 11
Date: August 4, 2006